Except for a few times, Americans are not big present-givers. There’s no exchange of presents among business people, and if one American tries to give another a present, it may look like that he wants to bribe (贿赂) him. Americans have learned that in some other countries people like to give presents to others, but among ourselves we don’t see the need for presents.
Even friends may never exchange presents. When I go to foreign countries, I try to bring back little things for close friends, but nobody would feel unhappy if I didn’t. I don’t often remember a friend’s birthday, and few people outside of my family remember mine. If someone gave me presents too often, I’d get unpleasant. But a present from a foreigner - that kind from his or her homeland — won’t go wrong, except to government employees (政府职员) who can’t be given presents.
You usually open a present at once and in front of the person who gives it except Christmas and birthday presents. You should only say, "It’s so nice. Thanks…" when you get Christmas or birthday presents.
You may want to bring a bottle of wine (葡萄酒) or flowers to a dinner party, but you’re
never asked to. Nobody will mind if you bring wine, but your friend may not use it that evening.
At Christmas we often give presents to our family and sometimes our friends. We also give presents to people who have been helpful during the year- doormen, babysitters, housecleaners, newspaper senders— anyone who has often helped us. What does "close friends" mean in the passage?
| A． The friends who are very kind. |
| B． The friends who live close to each other. |
| C． The friends who were once classmates. |
| D． The friends who you like most. |
What kind of presents don’t Americans usually open in front of the givers?
| A．The small presents. | B． Christmas or birthday presents. |
| C． The expensive presents. | D． The presents for dinner party. |
Why do Americans also give presents to housecleaners at Christmas?
| A． To pay them. | B． To help them. |
| C． To thank them. | D． To make them work harder. |
Which of the following do you think is right?
| A． American business people don’t want presents because they are rich enough. |
| B． The writer of this passage must be an American. |
| C． Everyone must give presents to one’s family and friends at Christmas. |
| D． Government employees can get little presents from a foreigner. |
What is the main idea of the passage?
| A． Present-giving in the United States. |
| B． Customs (习俗) in the United States. |
| C． American people and present-giving. |
| D． When and how to give presents. |
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If you want to work in the south, you can apply for a job as _____.
| A．a driver | B．an air hostess |
| C．a doctor | D．a teacher |
Mary, 1.50m tall, knows English and Japanese, having taught English at school. Which job can she apply for?
| A．Driving for Capes Taxi. |
| B．Working for China Airlines. |
| C．Teaching at Instant Language Ltd. |
| D．None of the above. |
Which of the following is not mentioned (提及) in the three ads?
| A．Height | B．Age |
| C．Language | D．Health |
What prevents Jack, an experienced taxi driver, from working for Capes Taxi?
| A．Being 26 years old. |
| B．Having broken traffic rules. |
| C．Being unable to speak a foreign language. |
| D．Not having a college education. |
There are many things we need to know that we do not learn at school. For example, if we want to use our money wisely(智慧地), we need to shop carefully. We need to know how to compare the prices of the thing in different shops. We need to be able to compare the quality of different brands(品牌). We need to know how to make a choice(选择) when we shop.
Knowing how to make such choices is a “life skill”, and we need these skills if we want to live useful and happy lives.
Some of these choices are small. For example, will I take an apple for lunch or a pear? Will I go to school by bus or on foot? Will I wear the red T-shirt or the blue one to the movies? Other choices are more important. For example, will I eat healthy food for lunch or will I eat junk food because it is nicer? Will I work hard in all my classes or will I only work hard in the classes I enjoy? We make choices like this every day.
We have to realize that the choices we make can affect(影响) the rest of our lives. Just as importantly, our choices can also affect other people. The next time you decide to waste time in class, play a joke on someone or talk loudly at the movies, think about this: Who else does your choice affect?This passage mainly tells us that it’s important to _____________.
| A．make the right choices |
| B．know how to compare prices |
| C．know how to shop carefully |
| D．learn everything at school |
We need “life skills” if we want to ____________.
| A．know how to choose a part-time job |
| B．compare brands and prices |
| C．live useful and happy lives |
| D．learn things at school |
Which choice is more important according to the passage?
| A．Which fruit to take for lunch. |
| B．Which kind of food to eat, healthy food or junk food? |
| C．Which T-shirt to wear to the movies. |
| D．How to get to school. |
From the passage we know that our choices can affect _____________________________.
| A．nobody | B．the people around us |
| C．just ourselves | D．the prices of the things |
These days, I’m surprised at what my classmates have changed since school started. It’s not just the new teachers, new buildings, or new rules. I also notice how people are dressing differently. Dressing is not just a choice to keep warm. It’s also a healthy personal choice in so many ways.
Dress rules: Many schools have dress rules. They tell students what to wear at school. The teachers don’t hope to see their students wear unsuitable clothes in the classroom.
Self-respect: The way we dress shows the way we feel about ourselves. If we aren’t confident or need lots of attention, we’ll often dress in ways that help us get that attention. If you want to get attention in a healthy way, you don’t need to dress in an interesting way to express your mind.
Body image(形象): If some kids look very bad or ugly, dressing properly(正确地) can cover them. And it can also help them feel beautiful and comfortable among their friends.
Being what you wear: Dressing is important. Dressing in a wrong way can make people mistake(误解)you. People like to judge according to what they see. Clothing can often give people a wrong idea. The writer feels very ____________ because of the way his classmates dress these days.
| A．happy | B．surprised |
| C．angry | D．sad |
The writer thinks that how a person dresses _______.
| A．isn’t just a choice to keep warm |
| B．can’t express his or her mind |
| C．is giving people the wrong idea |
| D．can’t get other people’s attention |
The underlined word “Self-respect” means “ ” in Chinese in the passage.
| A．贬低 | B．自嘲 |
| C．自尊 | D．伤感 |
The writer suggests that students should wear clothes in the right way .
| A．to help them feel comfortable |
| B．to become famous |
| C．to cover their bad habits |
| D．to avoid(避免) being mistaken |
If you want to go to Lily and Brain’s party, you can call them at___________________.
| A．342-5691 | B．342-7859 |
| C．342-4625 | D．342-7896 |
Mike Green has to sell his washing machine because ___________________________.
| A．he wants to buy a new one | B．it is out of style |
| C．it wastes too much water | D．he will go abroad |
How long is Smith’s Book Club open a day?
| A．8 hours. | B．10 hours. |
| C．12 hours. | D．14 hours. |
You can send an e-mail to mikegreen@126.com if you want to ____________________.
| A．read books |
| B．drink tea |
| C．go to a party |
| D．buy a used washing machine |
Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (代沟).
Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express yourself well if you are angry. Go some place to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.
Try to reach a compromise (和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.
Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect (尊敬) to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.
Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.
A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try! According to the passage who have a communication problem?
| A．parents and other people |
| B．only school kids and their parents |
| C．teachers and their students |
| D．parents and children of all ages |
How many pieces of advice does the writer give us to bridge the generation gap?
| A．5. | B．4. |
| C．3. | D．2. |
The underlined word “bridge” in the passage means “______”.
| A．建立 | B．通过 |
| C．消除 | D．到达 |
If the values of your parents are different from those of yours, you’d better ______.
| A．argue with them |
| B．keep away from them |
| C．agree with them all the time |
| D．tell your parents what you care about |
The best title for the passage is______.
| A．How to bridge the generation gap |
| B．How to deal with family problems |
| C．How to be good parents |
| D．How to be a good child |
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